God — the Almighty Father that cannot be seen but has showered plenty of miracles and blessings to His people called the Christians. The primary weapon that His disciples have is faith, which is the belief that there is a God who is merciful and loving. However, there are a lot of people who have come astray from their paths for different reasons. The said temptations can include but are not limited to sadness, problems, peer pressure, addiction, and more.
Regardless of how many disciples of the Lord that took the wrong path because of temptations, He already ensures that everyone will come back to Him in time. According to Jeremiah 29:13-14, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity.[a] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”
From the time that Christianity has emerged until today, there are countless of Christians that are still struggling to straighten their paths and find their ways back to the Lord. Some, on the other hand, are looking for methods to strengthen their faith and keep themselves away from temptations. Either way, seeking for God’s guidance and mercy will always come to their lives in times that they least expected it. Thus, listed below are five simple methods that one can do in order to get back to his feet and get closer to the Almighty Father.
Begin and end your day with a prayer
Prayer is one of best weapons against all evils. The power of prayer is nothing compared to the strength of every temptations that may come your way. It is important to kneel and pray the moment you open your eyes in the morning and the time you close your eyes at night. It is because you can thank the Lord for the gift of life and protection every day that you wake up and sleep. You can also sincerely apologize for the things that you need to say sorry for, as well as send to Him your personal intentions. This will make you more confident and courageous to deal with the days ahead of you.
Submit your worries and fears to Him
Dealing with your own problems can become a little too stressful. A person with too much issues on his or her plate has a tendency to make wrong decisions or think of irrational solutions. Thus, this is when seeking for His wisdom and trusting His ways comes into view. Surrendering all your problems, fears, and concerns to God will gradually unload the burden in your heart and clear the fog in your mind. Believing that everything will come into place in time because He is in control is the best way to face these challenges in your way and go on with your day.
Read a verse or two from the Holy Scripture
The Lord is powerful and mighty even if He is not physically present for His greatness is being felt and sent to His every disciple in different parts of the world. Aside from His existence and abilities, His words are also good agents of healing. People who need peace of mind and spiritual development may open their Bibles or attend masses so that they can achieve the tranquility that they need for their souls. The Holy Scriptures are not just words for their impact to the lives of Christians are far greater than what is expected. However, in today’s time where technology is makes everything convenient, you may download various Bible applications in your phone in order for you to read the word of God daily and without hassle.
Pick-up some Christian books along the way
There are plenty of Christian books that promote both healing and learning. Some of these books are written based on the author’s experience while others are more objective. Examples of well-written Christian books that you may consume in your journey are the In the Shadow of God’s Love by Leelia Carolyn Cornell, The Bible Was Not Written in English by David Murdoch, Come Climb Toward God: Are You Hungry for God? by Marianna Albritton, and more. Literature truly has a way on bringing people to be closer to God for they serve as a constant reminder that God is present and has moved lives of many.
Have faith in the Lord
The most important thing in your quest of being closer to God is to have faith in Him. Your faith will be challenged all the time by a bunch of temptations and evils that surround you. However, if you believe in God and you trust His ways, then all the struggles that you are dealing will slowly vanish for He is mighty and merciful. Believe in Him and all you worries will disappear. Also, He will give you the answers to your prayers, as well as grant the wishes that you have been longing to receive for so long, in the right time.
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